Hi im trying to unlock my S23 Ultra I bought from fi.google.com, but don't have the option to unlock.
Is there any way to get around the region lock? Or anyone that does a service for such?
I will list my information below, thanks in advanced:
Model: SM-S918U1
Bootloader Build PDA: S918U1UEU1AWC8
CSC: XAA
Build ID : TP1A.220624.014.S918U1UEU1AWC8
U and u1 can't be OEM unlocked ever as the option was removed from firmware
spart0n said:
U and u1 can't be OEM unlocked ever as the option was removed from firmware
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Is it possible to flash a different but official firmware to get the option?
Nope. you can switch between U and U1 firmware but nothing really changes but if you try to flash other model firmware you either get an error or possibly brick the device. Samsung made sure the north American models wouldn't be able to be unlocked to be able to unlock the bootloader ever.
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Nope. you can switch between U and U1 firmware but nothing really changes but if you try to flash other model firmware you either get an error or possibly brick the device. Samsung made sure the north American models wouldn't be able to be unlocked to be able to unlock the bootloader ever.
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my Note 10+ and this S23 are both U1's, how sad :/
maybe one day
spart0n said:
Nope. you can switch between U and U1 firmware but nothing really changes but if you try to flash other model firmware you either get an error or possibly brick the device. Samsung made sure the north American models wouldn't be able to be unlocked to be able to unlock the bootloader ever.
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Does this mean that if I have activated my U1 in North America using a US Sim Card I still can not use a SIM card from another country while traveling? Or does the restriction go away once I activated it?
dmosley said:
Does this mean that if I have activated my U1 in North America using a US Sim Card I still can not use a SIM card from another country while traveling? Or does the restriction go away once I activated it?
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SIM lock ≠ OEM LOCK
I'm pretty sure you can just swap your SIM if you wanted (as long as your CSC is unlocked carrier like XAA)
jacobjake7 said:
SIM lock ≠ OEM LOCK
I'm pretty sure you can just swap your SIM if you wanted (as long as your CSC is unlocked carrier like XAA).
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It is XAA. I bought it at full price from Samsung. Thanks for the reassurance.
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dmosley said:
Does this mean that if I have activated my U1 in North America using a US Sim Card I still can not use a SIM card from another country while traveling? Or does the restriction go away once I activated it?
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I tested with activated SM-S918U1. non-US sim cards work without region lock.
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I've just been doing some reading/research regarding the bootloader. I found this page on Sony website: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
I followed these instructions:
First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your device by checking the service menu. In your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu. If you have a tablet, click here to learn how access the service menu.
In your device, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
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Mine says it cannot be unlocked. Why is this? Will it ever be able to unlock it?
mushtafa said:
I've just been doing some reading/research regarding the bootloader. I found this page on Sony website: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
I followed these instructions:
Mine says it cannot be unlocked. Why is this? Will it ever be able to unlock it?
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These instructions are for the Xperia Z1, but they should also work on the Z2.
Is it a phone from a carrier, or direct from Sony?
Does it have a sim lock?
RRSoftware said:
These instructions are for the Xperia Z1, but they should also work on the Z2.
Is it a phone from a carrier, or direct from Sony?
Does it have a sim lock?
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From Vodafone UK, not sure about sim lock
mushtafa said:
From Vodafone UK, not sure about sim lock
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you can find the sim lock status in service menu too, click service info, then sim lock....... you'll see a screen like the one attached, if there is an x inside the [] then that lock is active. by the way, mine is sim free with unlockable bootloader, purchased from phones4u on vodafone contract..... i have been told by vodafone customer services a couple years that they dont put network locks on there phones anymore
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you can find the sim lock status in service menu too, click service info, then sim lock....... you'll see a screen like the one attached, if there is an x inside the [] then that lock is active. by the way, mine is sim free with unlockable bootloader, purchased from phones4u on vodafone contract..... i have been told by vodafone customer services a couple years that they dont put network locks on there phones anymore
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oooops helps if i attach pic lol
Yep, sim locked too
From my experience with HTC, I would S-Off and super CID it. Is there something similar with Sony?
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yep i got same problem. locked bootloader and sim locked athough you can get it unlocked on ebay or amazon thats not a big deal the problem is bootloader locked. i hope anyone can help me wo get root without unlocking bootloader like Z1
Does unlocking the bootloader this official sony way still erases DRM keys? My Z2 is lock-free, but I don't wanna lose the TA partition, even though I'm dying to root it.
Sathron said:
Does unlocking the bootloader this official sony way still erases DRM keys? My Z2 is lock-free, but I don't wanna lose the TA partition, even though I'm dying to root it.
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Apparently it still does, yes. Although it remains unclear if you loose additional functionality as well. Look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702001
I'm wondering if there are any other ways to domestic unlock a Sprint Galaxy S8+ beyond going through Sprint?
I know there are sites like theunlockr but I've looked at like 8 of these type of sites and I believe they are international unlocking or just don't support CDMA unlocking at all.
I'm sure after some time, idone & others will figure out the DSU. Root may be required first, though.
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mrkingcertss said:
s8 and s8+ sprint need wait
now no solution to unlock
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Here in Dominican Republic, they are doing those breakouts, as they are, but they are made ...
Investigating how you do it is everyone's task.
There's a solution to Unlock
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What's the secret?
You need files
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Is this what a troll is?
S8/S8+ Unlock
Yestarday i do many devices G955U Sprint working good.
yuliano said:
Yestarday i do many devices G955U Sprint working good.
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I need to unlock mine,how do we do it?,how do I contact you?
Skype
EVANS AMOAH said:
I need to unlock mine,how do we do it?,how do I contact you?
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yuliano.cuevas
But do these methods domestic unlock so you can use it on AT&T and Sprint? My understanding is that there is international and domestic unlocking and international unlock would make it so you can't use it in the us.
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But do these methods domestic unlock so you can use it on AT&T and Sprint? My understanding is that there is international and domestic unlocking and international unlock would make it so you can't use it in the us.
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If there is a root method available I can do remote unlocks on them , shoot me a pm
So, the cat's out of the bag. I've personally unlocked 3 s8 and s8+ phones since yesterday.
I can post the links to the files needed, but i don't know if that is allowed or not.
Its pretty easy to do, but you would have issues with battery drain and some instability unless you flash the stock odin files again.
Unlock will persist, however.
how to make the unlock clean
Hello. I've unlocked my S8+ from Sprint. G955U. I am in Europe and Now I can make GSM calls and etc. But The system tries to make settings for Sprint, then it sends me system message as Sprint OMADM "Configuration not completed". It doesn't disturb me but I don't want it be shown. How can I remove it? Can anyone help me?
Or mabe I can flash the phone with other firmware?
What firmare can be used for G955U to make it international, i mean with many languages?
I am sim unlocked too, my question is when taking software updates will it effect the unlocking from what i read it shouldn't but i thought i would ask in the Sprint s8+ forum because thats what i have. i did the eng root method
clifford said:
I am sim unlocked too, my question is when taking software updates will it effect the unlocking from what i read it shouldn't but i thought i would ask in the Sprint s8+ forum because thats what i have. i did the eng root method
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I think performing a Profile Update undoes the DSU. At least that was the case for the GS7E.
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yuliano said:
Both Model S7 and S8/S8+ work GSM Network Tested.
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danieldorilas said:
Yes, sure
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So DSU works without Root & without flashing anything first?
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optimummind said:
So DSU works without Root & without flashing anything first?
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It requires engboot to be flashed
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So it seems like there are 2 ways to DSU the GS8 - with engboot & without? The eBay seller @aprwx used didn't need to flash engboot. That seems to be the better way.
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Was it done remotely or by imei?
I bought Samsung J3 Luna Pro (SM-327VL) from black friday sell...
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Im getting Invalid Sim card (network locked sim inserted)
now im looking to unlock it to use on any carrier ....
im noob to this , please help me
Following .
Galaxy J3 Luna Pro
Model no: SM-S327VL
Security Patch level : February 1, 2017
Baseband ver: S327VLUDU1AQB2
jatin1791 said:
Following .
Galaxy J3 Luna Pro
Model no: SM-S327VL
Security Patch level : February 1, 2017
Baseband ver: S327VLUDU1AQB2
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may i know what does it means ?
Do you know on which network is this phone locked?
Follow these steps on how to find out: [Mod Edit
Also, you must also check if the phone is a GSM or CDMA phone.
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may i know what does it means ?
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This phone is locked via Total Wirless (Tracfone). It only works for Verizon. Even if you were to unlock this device, it wouldn't have the bands to support Tmobile or ATT.
I have the same phone
mohhaxs said:
This phone is locked via Total Wireless (Tracfone). It only works for Verizon. Even if you were to unlock this device, it wouldn't have the bands to support Tmobile or ATT.
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How do you unlock this device, I have Verizon plan where do you get the code?
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How do you unlock this device, I have Verizon plan where do you get the code?
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This device can only be SIM unlocked by having it actively using it for 1 year (so basically you would have a 12 month plan with Total Wireless). After then, you can call customer support and you would get unlock codes to unlock your device.
I cant get passe the old google account
I have all info on this phone but the old google i got this phone gave to me and they used a fake google account and lost the info dor account how do i get past this
My galaxy j3 luna pro ......model number sm-s337tl...... Unlock help me to unlock
Help
Anyone figure this out. I need sim unlock or network unlock. I need to switch from cdma band to gsm band. Anyone know how. Please help. Thanks
So no Solution ?
how can come developers cannot unlock this phone ?
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Anyone figure this out. I need sim unlock or network unlock. I need to switch from cdma band to gsm band. Anyone know how. Please help. Thanks
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I'm afraid that is impossible, Because the radio built into the phone can only tune to CDMA bands. It's simply impossible, without Switching out the radio, and that is pretty much impossible without turning the device into a paperweight due to incompatible device drivers. Sorry.
Feel free to correct any inaccurate info.
Samsung CRom tool. V1.7 worked on my sm-s327vl
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Samsung CRom 1.7
I used the Crom tool and it unlocked my J3 in seconds. Thanks
d1bell said:
I used the Crom tool and it unlocked my J3 in seconds. Thanks
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Did you root your phone first?
d1bell said:
I used the Crom tool and it unlocked my J3 in seconds. Thanks
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what is your phone model also i have a few of these phones [SM-S327vl]......but no luck on getting root direction to how to pull build.prop i think and possible cracking the bootloader so we can gain root or just to make a guide for making just a wifi phone/su only no cell radio only wifi drivers? i have flashed a different pre pay with a different pit file through odin i think after the 3rd pit file flashed and after i flash others i think only 2 pit versions failed. but just a thought.
My phone is a Samsung J3 Luna Pro, model# SM-S327VL.
Where i can download crom tool?
What steps
d1bell said:
My phone is a Samsung J3 Luna Pro, model# SM-S327VL.
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I currently have this phone, what steps did you take to do it?
Hello
I have an unlocked S9 + US from the operator Sprint:
model's number: SM-G965U
Version : G965USQU3ARG2
oeprator soft ver: SAOMC_SM-G95U_OYN_SPR_00_0089
36514b5658543098
SPR/XAA/SPR
unlocked with them : https://store.unlockboot.com/unlock-samsung-phone/
It works perfectly with my french SIM but I want to flash it with an official samsung US rom to eliminate all traces of the sprint rom, could I still use my French and Algerian SIM please? Any risk with a standard flash? Where can I find the stock rom?
THX
nonosto said:
Hello
I have an unlocked S9 + US from the operator Sprint:
model's number: SM-G965U
Version : G965USQU3ARG2
oeprator soft ver: SAOMC_SM-G95U_OYN_SPR_00_0089
36514b5658543098
SPR/XAA/SPR
unlocked with them : https://store.unlockboot.com/unlock-samsung-phone/
It works perfectly with my french SIM but I want to flash it with an official samsung US rom to eliminate all traces of the sprint rom, could I still use my French and Algerian SIM please? Any risk with a standard flash? Where can I find the stock rom?
THX
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dont flash a USA carrier firmware set for it (theyre not ROMs when you flash them in Odin, theyre called firmware). Flash the firmware with a multi CSC, preferably one that contains your needed CSC
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dont flash a USA carrier firmware set for it (theyre not ROMs when you flash them in Odin, theyre called firmware). Flash the firmware with a multi CSC, preferably one that contains your needed CSC
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THX very much according the info from phone info do you think can I use this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9-plus/how-to/snapdragon-s9-sm-g965u-firmware-android-t4043373
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I succed to instal this firmware:
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s9-plus/firmware/SM-G965U/USC/download/G965USQU7DTA5/314791/
Android 10 installed, and I can use my french SIM, but I always US sprint error message and CSC is always SPR. Can I erase all trace about sprint operator?
THX
uncompleted register internal error 407
device not connected
nonosto said:
I succed to instal this firmware:
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s9-plus/firmware/SM-G965U/USC/download/G965USQU7DTA5/314791/
Android 10 installed, and I can use my french SIM, but I always US sprint error message and CSC is always SPR. Can I erase all trace about sprint operator?
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uncompleted register internal error 407
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that error wont cause any issues other than just plain being super annoying. Each USA carrier has something stupid built into their firmware that causes silly headaches like this. If you get a notif in the pulldown area, you should be able to long press on it and tell android to ignore it. If not, you might just need to find the U1 version of android 10 and flash that on your phone so it doesnt know its a sprint phone anymore. Phone amnesia for lack of a better way to describe it LoL
THX very much but I dont where I can find this U1 version of android 10 for s9+? Last question can I install a french firmware version?
nonosto said:
THX very much but I dont where I can find this U1 version of android 10 for s9+? Last question can I install a french firmware version?
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you can install a French version if you like, but the U1 version is the unbranded version and you can just pick whatever language you want upon install. Honestly, i would just flash this https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...SM-G965U1/XAS/download/G965U1UEU7DTA5/314795/ by using patched Odin which can be found here https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572
THX very after installation I insert my simcard. I have a message like my phone import info from sim card and now no message error and the CSC is XAA, no sign about SPR.
it seems good.
I bought an unlocked SM-T878U for AT&T and since the tablet for T-Mobil has the same model number for either provider, can I Flash the firmware for the T-Mobile Tab S7 onto my tablet without any problems? Sorry if this has been asked I searched around for over an hour and didn't find the info I wanted.
Edit: this is the 5G version not the LTE but both are 5G
Thanks
Yes... you can flash firmware from the same model.
T-Mobile and AT&T should be using the same firmware (T878USQU1BUAC).
Your SIM card and device CSC determines what carrier specific apps and features to load.
Thanks for the info mine is using a different version then the one you listed I just don't want to brick a tablet I just paid 500 for...
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Yes... you can flash firmware from the same model.
T-Mobile and AT&T should be using the same firmware (T878USQU1BUAC).
Your SIM card and device CSC determines what carrier specific apps and features to load.
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Thanks for the info mine is using a different version then the one you listed I just don't want to brick a tablet I just paid 500 for...
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ATK1 is an older version. Just make sure whatever version you flash is for the same model number. T878U.
It will install without issue... make sure to flash HOME_CSC to keep all of your data, apps, and settings.
Thank you for the info and I didn't know that home CSC would keep all my data... Thank you.
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Thank you for the info and I didn't know that home CSC would keep all my data... Thank you.
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You're welcome.
The rule applies to all Samsung firmware.
Flash CSC_OMC to do a clean install.
Flash Home_CSC to keep your stuff.
That did not work I downloaded the firmware and flashed it and now it just goes to recovery mode and won't even boot up anymore figures this would happen, just the way this year has been going, you have a place I could download a good firmware to just completely nuke it and go back to stock? It was stock before I mean I just tried to put the T-Mobile Version on.
From this site, https://galaxyfirmware.com/model/SM-T878U and I used this build number T878USQU1BUAC
Edit: Edit it did end up finally booting up after doing the app repair function in the recovery and also a factory data reset but still says AT&T only thing that has changed is I now have android 11 lol
I just want to get all the att stuff out so I can use the t-mobile texting and whatnot I can't use that now because of the att junk.
It is like a VIRUS infesting it.
Again thank you for all the help.
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You're welcome.
The rule applies to all Samsung firmware.
Flash CSC_OMC to do a clean install.
Flash Home_CSC to keep your stuff.
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Looks like you'll have to manually change you CSC.
This post has some advice on how to get this done.
SM-T978U Odin Firmware Flash
Purchased a sim unlocked SM-T978U (Verizon Tab S7+ 5G) and am trying to flash the unlocked or Tmobile stock firmware to it. I've gotten "passed" flashes everything when flashing all of the files from the corresponding stock firmwares, but...
forum.xda-developers.com
Also make sure you are using a patched version of Odin when flashing packages... I assumed you know that, but in case not, here is a link to download it... https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262903995077
From all the digging I did. It is not possible as you have to unlock the bootloader to change the CSC. And well I spent over 3 days on this crap to no avail. I just sold my ATT model and bought the tmobile version. So ridiculous that Samsung does not just sell an unlocked version to avoid this hassle. Very annoying.